They'll also post a new smoothie recipe each Friday for a healthy end-of-week treat.

Today's creation: The Mint Mojito Smoothie.

Created by Well+Good's "smoothie mixologist" and certified nutritionist Jennifer Kass, this refreshing drink is a healthy substitute for the happy hour cocktail. (It's also a great hangover helper for a rough morning after.)

Kass explains that while a regular mojito (and all alcoholic drinks) leaches folate (vitamin B) from our bodies, avocados can help replenish it. Fresh mint is great for digestion and bloating, and the water content in cucumbers helps flush out anything that makes us sluggish. Lime adds the antioxidant vitamin C and boosts alkalinity, and its rind contains a medicinal oil used for digestive issues.

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The Mint Mojito Smoothie

1/2 lime, including the rind

10 mint leaves

1 c coconut water

1/2 cucumber

1/4 avocado

1 tsp coconut sugar

Optional: Protein powder

Finish it off with a sprinkle of low-glycemic coconut sugar for a hint of sweetness. Garnish with mint leaves. Blend and enjoy!

For even more tips and recipes from the Well+Good gals—and much, much more—check out the June issue of ELLE on newsstands now.